Livestock Production II (Continued) - JSS2 Agricultural science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What are the primary methods used for controlling diseases in livestock?
Breeding programs
Quarantine
Crop rotation
Soil management
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Which term refers to the reproductive cycle in female livestock?
Gestation period
Estrus cycle
Artificial insemination
Rotation grazing
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What is the purpose of implementing rotation grazing in livestock management?
To track gestation periods
To maintain accurate records
To manage grazing
To remove unproductive animals from the herd
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Which type of livestock breed originates from foreign countries?
Dual-purpose breeds
Exotic breeds
Indigenous breeds
Hybrid breeds
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What is the key benefit of maintaining accurate records in livestock management?
Optimising forage utilisation
Improving reproduction rates
Tracking gestation periods
Providing insight into animal health
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Which practice involves removing unproductive or genetically undesirable animals from the herd?
Rotation grazing
Culling
Artificial insemination
Vaccination
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What is the primary purpose of artificial insemination in livestock breeding?
To maintain accurate records
To optimise forage utilisation
To track gestation periods
To initiate fertilisation without natural mating
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What term refers to breeds raised for both meat and milk production?
Exotic breeds
Dual-purpose breeds
Indigenous breeds
Hybrid breeds
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What are the key components of effective livestock disease control?
Crop rotation and culling
Rotation grazing and artificial insemination
Quarantine and biosecurity measures
Soil management and vaccination
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Which term describes locally adapted breeds that have evolved in specific regions?
Exotic breeds
Dual-purpose breeds
Indigenous breeds
Hybrid breeds
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